Colombian cake and coffee shop coming to Newton Centre
Newton Centre is getting a new cake and coffee shop this summer: Luna’s Cakes and Coffee, run by sisters Valeria and Valentina Restrepo. They have [...]
Two women from Lasell are changing how generations interact in the workforce
Employers have not bought into Gen Z, which has spawned the roots of a youth employment crisis in the United States, but two local [...]
Lavender Café adds taste of Venezuela to West Newton
There’s a new restaurant in West Newton offering a kind of food that can be harder to find in the area: Lavender Café, which serves [...]
Newsmakers: A volunteer, a grant and a powerful essay
Editor’s note: Newsmakers is a regular feature spotlighting accomplishments of Newton community members, businesses and organizations. Boston University Academy 11th grader and Newton resident wins [...]
Teens create AI chatbot for workouts
Have you ever wanted to make sure you were accurately counting reps in your workout routine? Now you can, with RapidRoutines, a rep counter and [...]
The personalities behind Jinny’s Pizzeria in Newton Centre
The following story first appeared on The Heights, an independent, nonprofit newspaper run by Boston College students, with which the Newton Beacon has formed a partnership. Stories [...]
Newsmakers: A grant, a lifetime achievement and a new board president
Editor’s note: Newsmakers is a regular feature spotlighting accomplishments of Newton community members, businesses and organizations. Paul Levy elected CWRA board president The Charles River [...]
Chamber launches Small Shops with free membership program
Small businesses can now sign up to join the Charles River Regional Chamber for free. The Chamber has launched Small Shops, an initiative that gives [...]
A restaurant in Newton Centre has new owners and soon, a new name
Cafe St. Petersburg, soon to be known as Zodiac, has new owners and a new look. They’re hoping to add something new to the Newton [...]
Bordeaux-No! Newton businesses confront Trump’s 200% EU wine tariff
Your favorite bottle of wine might soon get three times more expensive. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 200% tariff on alcohol from [...]
Sole Purpose: Newton Centre doctor creates podiatry app
For some people with foot issues, over-the-counter insoles at the pharmacy aren’t enough. But custom orthotics can cost hundreds of dollars, and sometimes still don’t [...]
West Newton Cinema adds services for the hearing-impaired
Fresh off a sale that saved it from closing forever, West Newton Cinema is making improvements, starting with new accessibility services for people who are [...]
Chamber’s Spring Seasonings coming April 7
Mark your calendar and save your appetite. The Charles River Chamber is planning a party for your taste buds. On April 7, the Chamber will [...]
Lemon House Publishing lets Newton kids tell their own stories
The following story first appeared on The Heights, an independent, nonprofit newspaper run by Boston College students, with which the Newton Beacon has formed a partnership. Stories [...]
Crystals, Tea and Smiles: I-STONE opens in Newtonville
Have you been on Walnut Street recently? There’s a new store at 326 Walnut: I-STONE, a boutique offering crystals, jade, essential oils, tea and similar [...]